A year ago, we lived the September of our dreams.

Jaspa on the run, Joe’s goal from the boundary, Motty’s mark in the middle, Cal’s goal to put us ahead, Cam Rayner sealing it on the left, and Hippy’s Aker tribute in the big dance - they are all the stuff of legend, and memories each of us will treasure for the rest of our lives.

Now, twelve months on, it’s time to write some more folklore. This Friday night, the premiership defence gets underway, with an enormous qualifying final against Geelong making up the first part of the climb back to the summit. We preview the fourth match-up against the Cats in September in the last five years, and with them holding a 2-1 record, we’re hoping to even the ledger.

Also this week:

-Dom celebrates Zac Bailey's All Australian selection (extensively)

-Could Jordan Ridley get to Brisbane in the trade period?

-Who is subbing in for Mike at the watch party?

And much more!